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People take part in the Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City on Saturday

Day of the Dead parade inspired by 007

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Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger

Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the popular character Hello Kitty, apologised on Thursday over its tie-up with a TV spy drama criticised as…

Elon Musk

Musk calls on Zelensky to 'go' after satellite slowdown row

Tech billionaire Elon Musk called on Wednesday for Volodymyr Zelensky to "go" as Ukraine's leader, after insisting any disruption to the war-torn…

Pope Leo XIV.

Pope recovering after lung cancer operation that rattles Church

Pope Leo XIV began post-surgery recovery on Wednesday after a tumour removed from his lung was found to be cancerous, plunging the Catholic Church…

Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets

Facebook and Ray-Ban's first smart glasses, which launched in September 9, 2021.

Smart glasses must give clear warnings when recording, says EU watchdog

The European Union's central data watchdog has issued guidance stating that smart glasses must provide clear and reliable warnings when recording to…

North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong.

North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said on Thursday that Seoul must show the "utmost respect" to mend ties after Pyongyang denied…

Oil price surges on fresh war and weather woes

Oil prices soared more than five percent on Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's…

Ebola virus virion. Created by CDC microbiologist Cynthia Goldsmith, this colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by an Ebola virus virion.

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

Kenya has confirmed its first-ever Ebola death following the demise of a citizen who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson were arrested in February after Epstein documents were released. File photo

Ex-prince Andrew seeks to 'quash' Epstein search warrants

Disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a legal challenge at the High Court to quash search warrants executed on his royal…

Protestors call for the resigntion of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu as they name him responsible for the Israeli failure during the October 7 Hamas attack on November 04, 2023 in Jerusalem.

Three years on, Israeli rescuer cannot escape October 7

Years after the October 7 attack, Israeli volunteer rescuer Natan Kenig continues to grapple with severe psychological trauma after months of…

A health worker stands at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Congo, on Monday. Picture:

Ebola death toll in Congo surges to at least 930

Ukrainians protest in Kyiv against President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, demanding his return to maintain defence capability on Thursday, on July 16 2026. The placard reads: Bring back Fedorov. Do not destroy defence capability. Picture:

Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine amid defence shake-up

Russian strikes killed four and injured 20 people in Ukraine amid protests over Zelensky's minister dismissal

Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago. Picture:
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WATCH | Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

Catastrophic flash floods in Texas in the US have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a…

The drug from Merck was approved on Thursday for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins, the standard medications for cutting heart attack risk. Picture:

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

Lipfendra approval follows studies showing more than 55% drop in LDL levels

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, says Britain should conduct a review of security arrangements for members of parliament following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Picture:

Burnham urges review of lawmakers’ security after Widdecombe killing

Andy Burnham, who is expected to become British prime minister next week, said on Tuesday it is time for a serious review of security for MPs, after…

Edward Mukiibi, president of the lobal Slow Food movement, in Rome, Italy. Picture:

Ugandan farmer Edward Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots

African farmers face new threats from big agribusiness and Chinese investment

Growing concern about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has prompted new US travel measures. File photo.
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US to block citizens in DRC from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The US has introduced new travel restrictions for American citizens in the DRC as the country's Ebola outbreak continues to spread

A road is blocked as FBI agents and police officers work at the scene of the shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13 2026. Picture:

ICE agent shoots driver dead in Maine six days after similar death in Texas

Smoke rises from explosions following what the US military says were strikes on Iran in response to their drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz last month. Picture:

Iran expands Gulf attacks as fighting with US threatens Strait of Hormuz shipping

Renewed strikes deepen fears over oil supplies and regional stability